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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1976

Page

7

Mid-Prairie defeats Washington Demons 7–0 in opener

In Case Field the Golden Hawks of Mid-Prairie shut down the Washington Demons 7 to 0. Washington totaled 30 yards rushing and was held to one air play, while Mid-Prairie capitalized on a first quarter touchdown and strong defense led by Sean O’Hanlon and Marty Schooley.

the Evening Journal Golden Hawks Mid-Prairie Washington Demons Case Field Demons Washington Dale Harter Hawks Terry Beckley Kevin Kos Demon Randy Maas Kelley Gipple Roger Williams Gary Carl Sean O'Hanlon Marty Schooley Dave Sojka Kelly Gipple Lyle Thomas John Elliott Tony Leyden John Strain Jerry Griffiths Steve Dave Billups Terry Beckler Williams Erb Kos Gipple Showalter Elliott Hawk Knorr Koss Beckler Maas Hochstetler Joe Eagle Rich Gingerich Leyden Beckley Tom Miller O'Hanlon Wilson Carl

Huskies edge Wildcats in defensive showdown 7-0

Highland despite a mobile clash with Columbus used stout defense to grab a 7-0 win. Kirk Kaalberg connected with Dan Havel for the game's only score, while Highland stopped Columbus at the Highland four late in the game. Key tackles by Dan Gerot and Darrell Steele anchored the Huskies as Heindel led Columbus with 73 rushing yards.

The Evening Journal Highland Huskies Columbus Wildcats Kirk Kaalberg Dan Havel Jeff Davis Iowa Brian O'Donnell Columbus Warren Woepking Woepking Wildcats Tim Heindel Kaalberg O'Donnell Dan Gerot Darrell Steele Dave Thomann Dan Kloppfer Havel Kirk Soukup Randy Rhodes Thomann Soukup Dave Storm Ron Greene Chuck Clark Jeff Clark Heindel Junction New London Wapello

Warriors take opener 30-0 over Durant Wildcats

Waco Warriors dominate Durant in their first meeting, throttling the Wildcats 30-0. Grieser, DeVarmen, Achen and Sisco scoring and multiple defenses key the win as Waco racks 280 rushing yards to 54 for Durant. Coach Sisco notes room for improvement. next up Harmony in Blackhawk Conference play.

the Evening Journal Waco Warriors Durant Wildcats Doyle Grieser Grieser Dwain Alvine Doug DeVarmen Robert Achen Todd Sisco Bruce Mike Sage Ralph Tolander Lloyd Sisco

Nicklaus misses tourney cut at World Open in Pinehurst

Jack Nicklaus failed to make the World Open cut for the first time in 105 starts, shooting 72 74 to miss by one stroke at Pinehurst No. 2. George Burns led after two rounds with 133, while Hale Irwin and five others tied at 136 for third. Burns credited steady putting and course familiarity for his early surge.

Pinehurst N.C UPI Jack Nicklaus Golden Bear Dave Stockton Billy Casper George Burns Hale Irwin Forrest Ferler Tom Watson Ray Floyd Len Thompson Burns Nicklaus Watson Smith

Overtime marks first Iowa prep football openers

Overtime games highlighted opening night with Le Mars Central beating Cherokee 31-25 in four overtimes, Missouri Valley defeating Carroll 37-29 in two overtimes, and Linn-Mar edging Marion 24-22 in two overtimes. Urbandale, Cedar Rapids Regis, Emmetsburg, Sioux City Heelan, Dowling, Davenport Central, Dubuque Hempstead, Kennedy, and Jefferson also posted wins as season begins.

United Press International Iowa le Mars Central Cherokee Missouri Valley Carroll Linn-Mar Marion Dan Robinson le Mars Bulldogs Missouri Valley-Carroll Urbandale Des Moines Tech Cedar Rapids Regis Cedar Rapids Washington Emmetsburg Algona Sioux City Heelan West Des Moines Dowling Dowling UPI Heelan Davenport Central Clinton Dubuque Hempstead Cedar Rapids Kennedy Cedar Rapids Jefferson Davenport West

Football scores from multiple Iowa games this week

Waco 30 Durant 0. Ottumwa 9 Muscatine 0. New London 8 Morning Sun 6. Mount Pleasant 13 Cedar Rapids Prairie 6. Mid-Prairie 7. Washington 0 Louisa Muscatine 46. Lone Tree 8 Highland 7. Columbus 0 Grinnell 28. Oskaloosa 0 Fairfield 33. Albia 13 Centerville 7. Fort Madison 6 Burlington 21. Keokuko Wapello 31. Winfield Mount Union?

Waco Durant Ottumwa Muscatine New London Morning Sun Mount Pleasant Cedar Rapids Prairie Mid-Prairie Washington Louisa Muscatine Lone Tree Highland Columbus Grinnell Oskaloosa Fairfield Albia Centerville Fort Madison Burlington Keokuko Wapello Winfield Mount Union

Bowling results and standings from local league night

Team Rubio Bank led with 2137 in series and 755 and 720 games. Individual top scores include Martha Schooley and Clara White with 493 series and Janet Hagist 202 game. Women’s league results list Curt's Body Shop and Paint & Paper Shoppe top points and Bobbie Boileau 480 in series.

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Last second strike lifts Keota over English Valleys

Rich Adam caught a nine yard touchdown pass in the end zone with 14 seconds left to lift Keota to a 12 8 comeback win over English Valleys. The late drive followed a stand on four downs and marked the debut of new head coach Jim Gumbel.

The Evening Journal Rich Adam Keota English Valleys Adam Fagies Jim Gumbel Bears Eagles Terry Cochran Bill Flynn Gumbel Cochran Tracy Dill Flynn Mike O'Brien Kevin Peiffer Warren Temple Sigourney

Ryan Ryan strikes out 18 in Angels win

Nolan Ryan fired 18 strikeouts in Friday night action, a three hit by California 3 2 victory over the Chicago White Sox, sealing a strong comeback after elbow surgery. Bruce Bochte drove in the decisive run in the sixth. Ryan fanned 5 straight to close the game.

Nolan Ryan Chicago White Sox California Ryan Chicago Ralph Garr Bill Stein Jim Spencer Jorge Orta Sam Ewing Angels Bruce Bochte Rusty Torres New York Milwaukee Minnesota Kansas City Texas Oakland Baltimore Cleveland Detroit Boston

Y boys plan trip to see Hawkeye football

All boys registered for the 1976 YMCA football season may attend the University of Iowa game against Syracuse on Saturday September 18. Tickets are three dollars each. Boys must sign at the Y by September 16. Parents who can drive should contact Kirk Helmstead. The group departs the Y at 10 30 a.m. Saturday.

University of Iowa Syracuse Kirk Helmstead Helmstead

Major League Standings Include National East and West divisions

National League standings show Philadelphia leading East with 85 wins, Pittsburgh 80, New York 73. West shows Cincinnati 91, Los Angeles 79. Friday results include Chicago 3 Philadelphia 2 and New York 4 St Louis 3. Sunday's schedule features multiple interleague matchups and pitchers' duels across cities.

United Press International W. L. Pet Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Chicago St. Louis Montreal B. Cinciphati Fheentus Los Angeles Houston San Diego San Francisco Atlanta Los Ang Cincinnati Koosman Falcone Alcala Riccelli Niekro Cal Canton Sutton Rhoden Rogers Reuss Dierker Larson Jones Sawyer Burris Underwood Cinci Bssraely W. L. Pet Baltimore Cleveland Boston Detroit Fa Milwaukee Ad Mest Minnesota Texas California Kansas City Oakland Tanana Kravec Detroit Roberts Alexander Bird Singer

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